Vietnamese authorities say they will provide further clarification on whether sharing news article links on social media could lead to penalties under a newly issued government decree regulating online information activities.

Police in Bac Ninh have charged 10 people linked to the illegal football streaming website “Bun Cha TV”, accused of broadcasting copyrighted sports content without authorization.

A wave of unauthorised movie, comic and music sites has gone dark in recent weeks, signaling a sudden escalation in Vietnam’s enforcement against intellectual property (IP) violations.

The UK Embassy praised Vietnam’s law enforcement agencies for cracking down on the notorious illegal streaming platform Xoi Lac TV.

Vietnam’s decision to prosecute major online copyright infringement cases is exposing deep flaws in how music ownership is managed on digital platforms.

A major copyright crackdown in Vietnam has led to criminal charges against BH Media, singer Quang Lap and several entertainment operators.

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Security Agency on May 15 initiated criminal proceedings against five cases involving alleged copyright and related rights infringement at several companies and organisations.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a nationwide inspection campaign targeting businesses and organizations using unlicensed software and violating copyright regulations.

Vietnam is demonstrating strong determination in enforcing intellectual property rights, including copyright and related rights, with a clear message: no restricted areas and no exceptions.

Vietnam’s booming game sector faces mounting losses as copyright violations continue to drain revenue and undermine investor confidence.

Vietnam is intensifying efforts to combat online piracy, targeting major illegal streaming and movie websites with large audiences.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a dispatch issued by the Prime Minister, calling for decisive and coordinated measures to combat and prevent intellectual property violations.

Authorities in Hung Yen have arrested dozens of suspects connected to a large-scale online network accused of copyright infringement, illegal gambling and distributing explicit content.

Vietnamese authorities have prosecuted 30 suspects connected to the illegal football streaming website Xoi Lac TV, a platform accused of broadcasting sports content without authorization while promoting online gambling.

K+ has announced it will stop operations in Vietnam from January 2026, marking the end of a 16-year journey shaped by rigid strategies and eroded by rampant piracy.

Even when K+ held exclusive broadcasting rights, most Premier League viewership in Vietnam came via pirated streaming platforms like Xoilac, Cakhia, Rakhoi, Banhkhuc, and Thapcam.

Vietnam’s copyright sector is rapidly expanding alongside its digital economy, with music copyright royalties alone projected to reach around 15 million USD by the end of 2025.

The Vietnam Pay Television Association has proposed that the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and internet service providers block access to websites violating broadcast rights, such as the 'Xoi Lac' streaming platform.

Phygital, blockchain, NFC (Near Field Communication) and AR/VR/XR (augmented reality/virtual reality/extended reality) are technologies that can be used in the copyright of Vietnamese cultural heritage values, sites, and products.